Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/295521 
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Year of Publication: 
2015
Series/Report no.: 
CReAM Discussion Paper Series No. 13/15
Publisher: 
Centre for Research & Analysis of Migration (CReAM), Department of Economics, University College London, London
Abstract: 
The H-1B program allows highly-educated foreign-born labor to temporarily work in the United States. Quotas restrict the number of labor force entrants, however. In many years, all available work permits were allocated by random lottery. This paper argues that an alternative distribution method based upon ability would increase output, output per worker, and wages paid to less-educated workers. Baseline estimates suggest that a change in allocation policy could result in a $26.5 billion gain for the economy over a six year period. This estimate grows when H-1B demand rises.
Subjects: 
Skilled Workers
H-1B Work Permit
Immigration
JEL: 
J61
F22
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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